Gas Turbine Thermal & Fluid Dynamics Modeling Engineer – Entry Level

Description:Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world class supplier of power generation repairs, parts and services is seeking a motivated and passionate Entry LevelGas Turbine Thermal& Fluid Dynamics Modeling Engineer. We have an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work.
The MD&A Corporate Engineering team is seeking an Entry LevelGas Turbine Thermal& Fluid Dynamics Modeling Engineer to assist the thermal performance and combustion engineering teams with 1-D flow network modeling for turbine secondary flows, fuel, and other systems. This will be a central and critical role in MD&A’s fast growing Gas Turbine parts and services divisions.
Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering with emphasis in thermodynamics, Fluid Dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Experience with computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software.
• Fundamental knowledge of power generation and turbomachinery including Gas Turbines, compressors, steam turbines, generators, and/or jet engines.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing and repair processes such as welding, machining, brazing, coatings, etc.

Desired Skills:

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Detailed knowledge of power generation and turbomachinery including Gas Turbines, compressors, steam turbines, generators, and/or jet engines.
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling experience strongly desired.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience strongly desired.
• Desire to obtain and maintain a professional engineering (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of ANSYS CFD/Fluent and AxSTREAM design software or other related modeling software strongly desired.
• Knowledge of combustion, gaseous fuels, compressible flow, emissions

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learning and Modeling of fluid flow/heat transfer of Gas Turbine primary and secondary flows in 1D, 2D, and 3D will be a daily part of this Entry Level role.
• Reverse engineering of Gas Turbine hardware and creation of Gas Turbine primary and secondary flow modeling for various turbine models and combustion systems.
• Understanding of or ability to utilize engineering flow/heat transfer software to build full Gas Turbine frame models along with sub systems to determine performance impacts of MD&A hardware refurbishments and upgrades for steady state and transient conditions.
• Work with MD&A performance and combustion engineering to create and validate models for various Gas Turbine frames.
• Compare modeling results to operational data for validation.
• Support Gas Turbine related Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigation, developing and running models to help troubleshoot unit emission or performance issues.

Relevant Experience: 0-3 years of experience utilizing CFD or 1-D flow networking model and simulation software. Aero/thermal modeling experience of rotating equipment/machinery a plus. Passion for learning new software and modeling Gas Turbine flow networks in ANSYS CFD and AxSTREAM design Software.
Skills: Fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamic analytical and modeling skills, technical writing, Microsoft Office, public speaking/presentations, people skills including effective communication.
Other Requirements:

• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Obtain a TWIC card.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Self-starter and ability to work and learn independently.
• Ability to occasionally work in an industrial environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Training & Support:

• MD&A will provide internal training for construction and operation of Gas Turbines, steam turbines, and performance fundamentals.
• Modeling and computational training will be provided by the software developer.
• Mentoring under a licensed PE for credited experience towards obtaining a PE license.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person